केचप
kecapmasculine
Ketchup in Hindi is केचप (kecap).
The word refers to a tomato-vinegar based sauce.
Meaning: tomato-vinegar based sauce (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the city of Mumbai, people often use the word केचप while speaking in Hindi.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kecap.
Did you know?
- The use of केचप in India is closely linked to the rise of 'Indo-Chinese' cuisine, where it is often mixed with soy sauce and chili to create a localized flavor profile.
- In many Indian households, केचप is not just a condiment for fries but is frequently used as a base or additive for 'desi' versions of pasta and noodles.
- When ordering केचप at a street food stall, it is common to receive it in a small, disposable plastic pouch rather than a bottle or bowl.
Examples in context
- दयाल, क्या आप कृपया टोमैटो सॉस ला सकते हैं?Dayal, could you please bring some tomato sauce?
- भैया, क्या आपके पास केचप है?Brother, do you have any ketchup?
- क्या आपके पास केचप है?kya aapke paas ketchup hai?Do you have ketchup?
- मुझे सैंडविच के साथ केचप चाहिए।mujhe sandwich ke saath ketchup chahiye.I want ketchup with the sandwich.
- यह केचप बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।yeh ketchup bahut swadisht hai.This ketchup is very delicious.
Example conversation
Vikas and Neha are eating snacks together.
- विकास Vikasनेहा, क्या तुम केचप ला सकती हो?Neha, kya tum ketchup la sakti ho?Neha, can you bring the ketchup?
- नेहा Nehaहाँ, वह मेज़ पर रखा है।Haan, vah mez par rakha hai.Yes, it is kept on the table.
- विकास Vikasमुझे थोड़ा और केचप चाहिए।Mujhe thoda aur ketchup chahiye.I need some more ketchup.
- नेहा Nehaठीक है, विकास, यह लो।Theek hai, Vikas, yeh lo.Okay, Vikas, here it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ketchup” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
